Ruth Otabor The sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, Ruth Otabor is dead. The family announced her death on Sunday through a statement by Eko Solicitors & Advocates, saying Ruth passed on to glory on Sunday, at about 6:30 a.m. “With a heavy heart, the family regrets to…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has reiterated his vision of how he believes he will pass away. According to Adeboye, he will die peacefully on a Sunday after attending church service and eating his favorite meal, pounded yam. Speaking on the fourth day of the church’s International…
As part of its commitment to sustainable development and community well-being, Access Bank has launched the Access Clean Water Project, a transformative initiative aimed at improving access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in 10 communities across Nigeria. Through the Access Clean Water Project, Access Bank has facilitated the installation of boreholes in 10…
In a solemn ceremony, Former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest on Tuesday evening at his Daura residence in Katsina State. The funeral rites, conducted according to Islamic traditions, were attended by a host of dignitaries, including President Bola Tinubu, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau, and Niger Republic Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine….
The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has passed away at the age of 91. The respected monarch reportedly died on Sunday, just hours after the announcement of the death of his longtime friend and former President, Muhammadu Buhari. Tributes Pour In for the Beloved Monarch Mourning his passage, a prince…
Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away in London, according to an announcement by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad. Ahmad shared the news on X, stating, “The family of the former president has announced the passing of Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus….
A London-based Nigerian woman, Cynthia Chia, has been ordered by a UK High Court to pay £25,000 in damages to Idowu Ogunkanmi, a Nigerian-born businessman based in Dubai, after she falsely accused him of rape and launched a vicious nine-year campaign of harassment. The two, having first and only once met under the circumstances of…
Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has passed away. Olakulehin died at the age of 90. The PUNCH Online learnt that the monarch died in the early hours of Monday. Olakulehin died during the ongoing 90th birthday and first anniversary coronation celebrations. He succeeded the late Oba Lekan…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Nigerian Senate acted beyond its powers by suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months. The court has ordered her immediate recall to the Red Chamber. Justice Binta Nyako described the suspension duration as “excessive” and without a clear legal foundation. According to the court, the…
The Nigerian football community is in mourning following reports of the death of iconic Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. According to Radio Nigeria, the former national team captain passed away, though an official statement from his family is yet to be released. Rufai, popularly known as “Dodomayana,” was a towering presence in Nigerian football during…
